i not sure if this is common knolage but when clearing out a tank containing a large/medium pleco i found that if you just slip a hand under its belly and pick it up it stays dead still and calm, while catching in a container or net causes them to thrash madly anyone else noticed this?

sazzy

02-24-2007 05:01 PM

U sure it hasnt died? LMAO :lol: :lol:

my plecs put up a fight but your right, you can pick them up

musho3210

02-24-2007 06:55 PM

dont they have hard spines that can stab you if not careful?

xingumike

02-25-2007 03:56 AM

yup some of them certainly do, I'd like to see this technique tried with my big royal lol, she would end up on the floor before she allowed me to pick her up